BoyPersian origin

Ashkan: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Belonging to the Arsacid dynasty, a name of ancient sovereignty.

Origin
Persian
Syllables
2
Current rank
#9566
Peak
#3615 in 1992

Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1978: #585919781990: #418819902000: #689020002005: #767320052020: #95662020#1#9566

What Ashkan Means

Ashkan is a boy name of Persian origin. Belonging to the Arsacid dynasty, a name of ancient sovereignty.

How Popular Ashkan Is

Ashkan currently ranks #9566 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3615 in 1992. It is rising.

Good to Know About Ashkan

  • Ashkan has been gaining popularity in recent years.
  • Ashkan is a name with Persian cultural heritage.
  • It carries royal connotations and regal history.

Names Like Ashkan

Other Persian names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Ashkan

Persian names that pair well as a brother or sister to Ashkan.

Questions About Ashkan

What does Ashkan mean?

Ashkan is a boy name of Persian origin. Belonging to the Arsacid dynasty, a name of ancient sovereignty.

How popular is Ashkan?

Ashkan currently ranks #9566 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3615 in 1992. It is rising.

Where does Ashkan come from?

Ashkan comes from Persian roots. Ashkan has been gaining popularity in recent years.

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